1
as in diligently
with great effort or determination
worked industriously to complete the project ahead of schedule
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2
as in actively
in a manner involving great or constant activity
she's been industriously putting together the plans for the charity ball
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Also, note that this happened even with the 2008 subprime-mortgage crisis, which of course hit real estate hard.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025 -
By sector, the pharmaceutical, automotive and aircraft sectors appear to be the most exposed to U.S. tariffs, while Germany, Italy and Ireland are among the EU members likely to be the hardest hit.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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The doll listens intently, responds with perfect empathy and remembers every word.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Throughout the closing argument, Combs nodded and listened intently, either leaning back in his chair or crossing his arms on the table.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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By continuously evaluating first-party data, media quality insights and cost variables, AI can make real-time decisions that drive better business KPIs.—
Dan Slivjanovski,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Today, the company prides itself on continuously adding to their menu with interesting doughnut variations and collaborations.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Industriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/industriously. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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